Volcanoes National Park is Rwanda’s most famous safari destination and home to the endangered mountain gorillas. Located in the Virunga Mountains in northwestern Rwanda, this iconic park offers unforgettable gorilla trekking experiences, golden monkey tracking, and breathtaking volcanic landscapes.
The park protects five of the Virunga volcanoes and is one of the best places in Africa to encounter mountain gorillas in their natural habitat.
Gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Visitors hike through bamboo forests and misty mountain slopes to spend one magical hour with a habituated gorilla family.
Rwanda offers a high-end, well-organized trekking system with professional guides and strong conservation efforts.
Golden Monkey Tracking
Apart from gorillas, the park is home to the rare golden monkeys. These playful primates live in the bamboo zones of the park and provide a unique wildlife experience.
Hiking & Volcano Adventures
Visitors can hike Mount Bisoke or Mount Karisimbi for spectacular crater lake views and challenging trekking adventures.
The best time to visit Volcanoes National Park is during the dry seasons from June to September and December to February.
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Volcanoes National Park
Golden monkeys climbing bamboo trees in Volcanoes National Park Uganda .
Mount Karisimbi Volcano
Hikers climbing Mount Karisimbi volcano in Rwanda's Virunga mountains.
Safari tourists trekking through forests to track mountain gorillas in Rwanda.